Roger Bradley selected to become Downey's next city manager

DOWNEY — Roger Bradley has been selected to become Downey’s next city manager, capping an eight-month search that began last summer.

Bradley currently serves as assistant city manager of Corona, where he oversees the city’s public works, planning and community services departments.

He previously served as community services director for Claremont and assistant county administrative officer for Kings County.

“Roger Bradley impressed us with his strong local government background, commitment to customer service, his thoughtful approach to leadership and in his insightful analysis of Downey’s future needs,” Mayor Claudia Frometa said in a statement.

Bradley’s employment contract is still being finalized and is expected to be approved by the City Council on Feb. 14 .

Bradley replaces Gilbert Livas, who was forced into retirement last July.

According to a news release issued by the city of Downey, Bradley graduated from Brigham Young University with degrees in Political Science  and Statistics, and he earned a master’s degree from the Sol Price School of Public Policy at USC.

He and his wife, Jennifer, have four children.